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kryan5732 · 30 January 2009, 09:59 AM

I have a chance to buy a really nice 5512 with authentication, original dial, hands, bracelet in very, very nice shape with provenance. However, unless another deal goes through I'd have to sell my TT Sub to get it. I really have no sentimental value for it except I like it. What say you? I do dig vintage but I would miss the date!

mike · 30 January 2009, 10:19 AM

Opinions will vary, but mine is if you can get a 5512 as described jump on it.

Much more the true collector's piece and a lot more upside potential not to mention a reference that speaks to an era we will never see again.

redshirt1957 · 30 January 2009, 10:37 AM

What is the big deal?

With original bracelet that pulls the hair off my wrist.

Picture with a 93150 and 580 endlinks.

Mine keeps time within two seconds a day. Robust movement that will serve you well. My next buy will be a Sub without crown guards.

problmchylde · 31 January 2009, 02:35 AM

If you ask me, I say go for it.

rocco1109 · 31 January 2009, 02:45 AM

I'd do it in a heartbeat!

padi56 · 31 January 2009, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Opinions will vary, but mine is if you can get a 5512 as described jump on it.

Much more the true collector's piece and a lot more upside potential not to mention a reference that speaks to an era we will never see again.

Have to agree with Mike good 5512/3 now getting very hard to find and going up in price.

sea-dweller · 31 January 2009, 02:49 AM

I would also, then buy another TT in the future !

Tools · 31 January 2009, 03:07 AM

I love my TT's..

But that is a change I would make....

JimSnyder · 31 January 2009, 04:52 AM

My vote..............5512

karmatp · 31 January 2009, 05:34 AM

I would buy the 5512 in a second. You lucky to come across a 5512 is good condition, buy it now, then sell it to me when you get sick of it.

greekbum · 31 January 2009, 06:15 AM

Buy what you like. If you like it do it. If your not sure wait.The no date thing is an issue with me too and mine doesnt get much wrist time because of it.

kcmo · 31 January 2009, 06:23 AM

Yup, I'd do it too!

Spark · 31 January 2009, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

What is the big deal?

With original bracelet that pulls the hair off my wrist.

Picture with a 93150 and 580 endlinks.

Mine keeps time within two seconds a day. Robust movement that will serve you well. My next buy will be a Sub without crown guards.

Joe,
If you want to off load that awful hair puller of a watch you know where I am

stevemulholland3 · 31 January 2009, 07:30 AM

go vintage go vintage go vintage!!....lol
you better get that 5512!!

Lowflight · 31 January 2009, 07:32 AM

I would do it if the 5512 is original and perfect. I went back to the 1680 because I needed a date feature....but the 5512/5513 is MUCH better looking

mike · 31 January 2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by problmchylde

If you ask me, I say go for it.

WOW!!

mike · 31 January 2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowflight

I would do it if the 5512 is original and perfect. I went back to the 1680 because I needed a date feature....but the 5512/5513 is MUCH better looking

Harold, THAT is a beauty.

kryan5732 · 31 January 2009, 11:41 AM

It's moot now - someone ponied up and I had to move some stuff around. Hopefully it was someone here. As my Dad always says - "There's always another one"! - and I'm sure there is. I'll have a vintage Sub before years end -guaranteed!!! And I did want a Red Sub anyways.

Omega_Precision · 31 January 2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowflight

I would do it if the 5512 is original and perfect. I went back to the 1680 because I needed a date feature....but the 5512/5513 is MUCH better looking

beautiful!

Just what I am looking for....I would do it in a heartbeat as well.....

30 January 2009, 09:59 AM	#1
kryan5732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 121	Sell TT Sub to buy vintage 5512? I have a chance to buy a really nice 5512 with authentication, original dial, hands, bracelet in very, very nice shape with provenance. However, unless another deal goes through I'd have to sell my TT Sub to get it. I really have no sentimental value for it except I like it. What say you? I do dig vintage but I would miss the date!

31 January 2009, 02:49 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I would also, then buy another TT in the future ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

31 January 2009, 03:07 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,662	I love my TT's.. But that is a change I would make.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

31 January 2009, 04:52 AM	#9
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,729	My vote..............5512 __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

31 January 2009, 05:34 AM	#10
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I would buy the 5512 in a second. You lucky to come across a 5512 is good condition, buy it now, then sell it to me when you get sick of it. __________________ My grails:

30 January 2009, 10:19 AM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Opinions will vary, but mine is if you can get a 5512 as described jump on it. Much more the true collector's piece and a lot more upside potential not to mention a reference that speaks to an era we will never see again.

30 January 2009, 10:37 AM	#3
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	What is the big deal? With original bracelet that pulls the hair off my wrist. Picture with a 93150 and 580 endlinks. Mine keeps time within two seconds a day. Robust movement that will serve you well. My next buy will be a Sub without crown guards.

31 January 2009, 02:35 AM	#4
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	If you ask me, I say go for it.

31 January 2009, 02:45 AM	#5
rocco1109 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Will Location: Colorado USA Posts: 556	I'd do it in a heartbeat!

31 January 2009, 06:15 AM	#11
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Buy what you like. If you like it do it. If your not sure wait.The no date thing is an issue with me too and mine doesnt get much wrist time because of it. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

31 January 2009, 06:23 AM	#12
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Yup, I'd do it too!

31 January 2009, 07:30 AM	#14
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	go vintage go vintage go vintage!!....lol you better get that 5512!!

31 January 2009, 07:32 AM	#15
Lowflight Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Harold Location: On The Far Right Posts: 1,106	I would do it if the 5512 is original and perfect. I went back to the 1680 because I needed a date feature....but the 5512/5513 is MUCH better looking

31 January 2009, 11:41 AM	#18
kryan5732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 121	It's moot now - someone ponied up and I had to move some stuff around. Hopefully it was someone here. As my Dad always says - "There's always another one"! - and I'm sure there is. I'll have a vintage Sub before years end -guaranteed!!! And I did want a Red Sub anyways.

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